Babassu nut oil is a clear, stable fixed oil that becomes a soft solid below 24°C. It has a fatty, nutty odour.
| INCI Nomenclature | Orbignya oleifera (Babassu) Nut Oil |
|---|---|
| Uses | Babassu nut oil penetrates the skin very quickly and as such is used extensively in lotions and creams, soaps, lipstick and other anhydrous preparations. |
| Extraction | Babassu nut oil is cold pressed from the kernel of the fruit of the Orbignya oleifera palm. |
| Source | The Orbignya oleifera babassu palm grows wild in Brazil and is harvested by local co-operatives. The tree is locally known as the "tree of life". In addition to oil extraction, the tree is a source of fuel, food, animal feel and building materials. |
| Key Properties | High in Lauric acid. Penetrates the skin readily. |
| Typical Fatty Acid Profile | 8:0 Caprylic 0.50% |